In their minds a smooth curve charts the efficiency of firms in any given industry; by following that curve, from a basement operation to a global corporation, the exact point of greatest profitability can be found. The universe of business possibilities, however, turns out to be not so ...
After their experiences in Vienna, the specter of antisemitism was never far from their minds. How can one support oneself with languages? That she needed to be self-supporting was impressed on Rachel early on. The uncomfortable issue was temporarily shelved; in time it was to resolve itself....